Chelsea Ward 4 to Elect Delegates to Democratic State Convention
Registered Democrats in Chelsea Ward 4 will hold a Caucus on Saturday March 5, 2022 at the Chelsea Public Library, 569 Broadway at 10am, in the Auditorium, to elect Delegates and Alternates to the 2022 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.
This year’s State Convention will be held June 3,4 2022 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Ma., where thousands of Democrats from across the State will come together to endorse Democrat candidates for statewide office, including Constitutional Officers and Gubernatorial candidates.
This Caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Ward 4. Pre-registered Democrats who will be 16 by February 4, 2022 will be allowed to participate and run as a Delegate or Alternate. Ward 4 can elect 4 Delegates and 4 Alternates to the Convention.
Youth (aged 16 to 35), people with disabilities, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ Community not elected as Delegates or Alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on Delegates at the Caucus or by visiting massdems.org/convention.
Those interested in getting involved with the Ward 4 Democratic Committee should contact the Ward 4 Chair, Attorney Olivia Ann Walsh or Ward 4 Secretary Tom Miller at 617-306-5501.
Chelsea Senior Center to Begin its Monthly “Brown Bag”
Beginning on Thursday, March 10, the Chelsea Senior Center will begin its monthly “Brown Bag” program to provide food and supplies to Chelsea residents ages 60 and older.
Residents can either drive-up and walk-up on a monthly basis to receive their pick-up order. The monthly pick-up will occur on the second Thursday of each month at the Chelsea Senior Center (10 Riley Way) from 9:00-11:00.
In order to register, residents must call the Senior Center monthly at 617-466-4370. The pick-up dates for the remainder of the year are available below:
Monthly Brown Bag Pick-Up (9:00-11:00am each month)
Thursday, March 10
Thursday, April 14
Thursday, May 12
Thursday, June 9
Thursday, July 14
Thursday, August 11
Thursday, September 8
Thursday, October 13
Thursday, Nov. 10
Thursday, December 8
MVES Bellyful of Laughs Show April 8
Mystic Valley Elder Services annual rendition of its comedy show Bellyful of Laughs will be held on Friday, April 8, at Anthony’s of Malden, located at 105 Canal Street in Malden, and will feature the comedian talents of Steve Sweeney, Will Noonan and Jim Ruberti. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the comedy show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are now on sale for $50 each, which includes the comedy show, a buffet dinner, dessert, cash bar, raffles and chance at a fabulous door prize. A table of 10 cost $475. Proceeds benefit Mystic Valley Elder Services’ programs that keep elders independent and in their homes. Tickets are selling fast so please call our Development Office at 781-388-2316
Located in Malden, Mass., Mystic Valley Elder Services is a non-profit agency that provides essential home- and community-based care and resources to elders, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers who reside in Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winthrop. Agency services include coordination of home care, transportation, Meals on Wheels, and information and referrals. For more information, please call (781) 324-7705 or visit www.mves.org.
MVES Holds Free Virtual Workshop Series
Mystic Valley Elder Services will present a FREE Virtual chronic disease self-management workshop series My Life; My Health, beginning Wednesday, March 16 to April 20, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Learn how to connect virtually thru a Zoom platform and take the class from the comfort of your home. You don’t want chronic disease, pain or discomfort to limit the activities and life you enjoy.
The series is for anyone living with an ongoing medical condition, such as arthritis, asthma, chronic back pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, COPD, diabetes, fibromyalgia, heart disease, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke. Topics will include managing and controlling pain, beginning (or improving) an exercise program, handling stress and learning to relax, increasing energy, and eating for your health and wellbeing.
Class size is limited, so reserve your spot today. To register or if you have any questions about the program, contact Donna Covelle at [email protected] or call 781-388-4867.
Goldberg Announces Interim Lottery Executive Director
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg announced that Michael Sweeney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery, is departing from the agency for a new role outside of state government.
“I want to thank Michael for his countless contributions to the Massachusetts State Lottery over the last seven years, and am grateful for his prior service at the State Treasurer’s Office,” said State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg. “ I wish him well in all his future endeavors.”
The Treasurer has appointed Mark William Bracken as interim Executive Director. Bracken is tasked with leading the strategic business operations of the Lottery and its five regional offices as the Treasurer begins the search for a permanent Executive Director.
Bracken has worked for the Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Office since 2011. He is currently an Assistant Treasurer and Director of the state’s Unclaimed Property Division. He attended St. Anselm College and Suffolk University Law School where he received his JD. Bracken has also served as the President of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.
The Massachusetts State Lottery was created in 1972 to generate local aid revenues for the Commonwealth’s cities and towns. Since its inception, the Lottery has returned more than $29 billion in net profit to the Commonwealth. For more information about the state Lottery, please visit www.masslottery.com.